Things to do in Piedmont
1. Introduction to Turin: City of Chocolate and FIAT
First stop on this exclusive half-day private walking tour is Turin Cathedral, dedicated to St. John the Baptist and site of the Chapel of the Holy Shroud: here, the precious Shroud is preserved inside an ornate silver reliquary. Not far away is the Royal Church of San Lorenzo, a masterpiece of ingenious construction designed by the priest and architect, Guarino Guarini in 1666.
2. Barolo Tour: ‘King of Wines, Wine of Kings’
The rolling hills of the Langhe region set the scene for this full-day guided tour that shines the spotlight on the noble Barolo, known as the ‘King of Wines and Wine of Kings.’ In the past 15 years or so, Barolo has really come into its own. Recent harvests have produced astounding vintages, the fruits of which are currently being enjoyed by wine drinkers worldwide.
3. Chocolate, Wine, and Cheese of Piedmont – Full Day Wine Excursion
Savor the most sought after delights of Piedmont in this full-day tour that takes you into the heart of the Barolo wine region. Discover the tastes of this territory by sampling and purchasing some of the best flavors in wines, cheeses and chocolates.
4. Wine & Truffles: Full Day Wine Excursion from the Langhe area
This full-day culinary expedition will introduce you to the wonderful world of truffles and will give you a taste of two of Italy’s most festive wines. No gourmet morsel is as exotic and luxurious as the white truffle – il tartufo bianco. These delicacies, which can cost thousands of dollars per pound, grow only in the wild and can only be found by expert foragers aided by highly trained dogs.
5. Archi-Wine Tour: When Architects Meet Winemakers in Piedmont (Full Day)
Alba a picturesque, medieval town in the heart of Piedmont’s Langhe area is known worldwide for its prestigious truffles and red Barolo and Barbaresco wines. Here, modern architects have been rethinking the winery as a contemporary expression of tradition and innovation, agriculture and technology, and production and hospitality.
6. Archi-Wine Tour: When Architects Meet Winemakers in Piedmont (Half Day)
Alba a picturesque, medieval town in the heart of Piedmont’s Langhe area is known worldwide for its prestigious truffles and red Barolo and Barbaresco wines. Here, modern architects have been rethinking the winery as a contemporary expression of tradition and innovation, agriculture and technology, and production and hospitality.
7. Flavors of the Langhe: Winery Visit and Lunch with Ceretto from Turin
Not very long ago, Piedmontese winemakers followed the negotiant method of making wine, buying grapes from their neighbors and assembling grapes grown on various properties by multiple growers. The Ceretto brothers were two of the first in the region to insist that they have their hands in the full winemaking process from vineyards to bottle, and, despite naysayers and disbelievers, purchased a small piece of land in Langhe area. It didn’t take long for the wines to gain international acclaim, and the family now owns 160 hectares of vineyards with wines that are praised their exceptional quality and commitment to expressing pure Piedmontese terroir.
8. A Cooking Lesson in the Land of Slow Food
Bra, renowned as the birthplace of the international Slow Food movement, is a pleasant, provincial market town about ten miles west of Alba. The glorious culinary tradition of Piedmont, combined with the regional food specialties that Slow Food has undertaken to protect and disseminate, make this the ideal setting for a hands-on cooking lesson taught by a local cook. Maria will invite you into her homey kitchen and share with you the recipes she learned from her mother and grandmother.
